City of Albuquerque / Sw-Solid Waste
Agency file
The Sw-Solid Waste operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 463 employees with median total compensation of $27,428; the highest distinct record was $54,554.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 463 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($27,428) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $39,046 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,142. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 7
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Antonio Gallegos serves as a Commercial Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,928.
Transport Operator/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Anthony Otero serves as a Transport Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,857.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Christopher Torres works as a Residential Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Christopher earned $26,738 in 2025.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Christopher Maes serves as a Residential Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,719.
Mechanic III/Sw-Solid Waste
John Casias works as a Mechanic III for Sw-Solid Waste. John earned $26,618 in 2025.
Mechanic I/Sw-Solid Waste
Emerald Montoya-Castro is a Mechanic I at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $26,569.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Michael Nunez holds the role of Laborer at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,543.
Landfill Attendant/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Steven Farrelly serves as a Landfill Attendant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,492.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Gregory Chavez is a Commercial Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $26,445.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Jeffery Herrera is a Lead Collection Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $26,365.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Brian Woody-Cazares works as a Lead Collection Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Brian earned $26,364 in 2025.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Christopher Coche holds the role of Lead Collection Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,340.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Samuel Perez holds the role of Residential Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $26,211.
Transport Operator/Sw-Solid Waste
Anthony Chavez is a Transport Operator at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $26,126.
Irrigation Systems Technician/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Michael Lucero Iii serves as a Irrigation Systems Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,944.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Steve Olsen holds the role of Residential Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,913.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Fidencio Duran works as a Laborer for Sw-Solid Waste. Fidencio earned $25,903 in 2025.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Ray Duran holds the role of Commercial Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,787.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Kimberly Francis holds the role of Commercial Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,761.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Michael Gonzales holds the role of Residential Collections Driver at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,753.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Pedro De Jesus Soto works as a Commercial Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Pedro earned $25,631 in 2025.
Human Resources Analyst I/Sw-Solid Waste
Tamara Dickinson holds the role of Human Resources Analyst I at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,587.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Mackenzie Peavler works as a Residential Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Mackenzie earned $25,574 in 2025.
Irrigation Systems Technician/Sw-Solid Waste
Gianni Niola holds the role of Irrigation Systems Technician at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,498.
Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper/Sw-Solid Waste
Rueben Gutierrez is a Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $25,480.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Josiah Lucero works as a Lead Collection Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Josiah earned $25,445 in 2025.
Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper/Sw-Solid Waste
Fernando Nunez is a Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $25,384.
Lead Irrigator/Clean City/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Anthony Sisneros serves as a Lead Irrigator/Clean City. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,152.
Lead Irrigator/Clean City/Sw-Solid Waste
Albert Mack Jr works as a Lead Irrigator/Clean City for Sw-Solid Waste. Albert earned $25,119 in 2025.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
William Armijo works as a Residential Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. William earned $25,039 in 2025.
Commercial Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Ronald Gutierrez serves as a Commercial Collections Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,030.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Shane Romero serves as a Lead Collection Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,977.
Lead Irrigator/Clean City/Sw-Solid Waste
Eugene Calavaza is a Lead Irrigator/Clean City at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $24,948.
Lead Collection Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
At Sw-Solid Waste, Louis Montoya serves as a Lead Collection Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,948.
Welder/Sw-Solid Waste
Henry Prespentt works as a Welder for Sw-Solid Waste. Henry earned $24,948 in 2025.
Mechanic III/Sw-Solid Waste
David Jones is a Mechanic III at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $24,706.
Residential Collections Driver/Sw-Solid Waste
Clancy Garrett works as a Residential Collections Driver for Sw-Solid Waste. Clancy earned $24,677 in 2025.
Parts Worker/Sw-Solid Waste
Guillermo Urrea Jr holds the role of Parts Worker at Sw-Solid Waste. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,655.
Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper/Sw-Solid Waste
Chaz Brown works as a Landfill/Heavy Equipment Oper for Sw-Solid Waste. Chaz earned $24,567 in 2025.
Laborer/Sw-Solid Waste
Mark Lucero is a Laborer at Sw-Solid Waste. 2025 total compensation came to $24,500.